DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
23 Sep 2015
MEMORANDUM FOR 765th AFROTC CADET WING POC MEMBERS
FROM: AFROTC DET 765/OFC
SUBJECT: Professional Officers Course (POC) Leadership Laboratory Syllabus – Fall 2015
1. ACADEMIC POLICIES/RESOURCES
Academic Freedom/Academic Integrity: The free exchange of opinions and ideas is essential to the
educational process and, to the greatest extent possible, faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to
speak and write freely. Statements, disagreements, and other comments made by individuals or groups
in the educational forum are safeguarded through the practice of non-attribution. However, academic
freedom must be tempered by good judgment to refrain from making offensive remarks, unfounded
opinions, or irresponsible statements either verbally or in writing. All cadets must adhere to the
highest standards of academic integrity. You are prohibited from engaging in plagiarism, cheating,
misrepresentation, unprofessional relationships, or any other act constituting a lack of academic
integrity. All individuals who violate this are subject to adverse administrative action including
disenrollment, expulsion from school, and disciplinary action.
Students With Disabilities: If you need accommodations because of a disability, please inform your
instructor immediately and contact Dr. Jane Warner in 103 Thompson Hall or call 843-953-1820 to
schedule an appointment. Her office is responsible for reviewing documentation provided by students
requesting academic accommodations, and for accommodations planning in cooperation with
students and instructors, as needed and consistent with course requirements. If your request for
accommodations has already been approved and you have your accommodation letter, please see the
instructor as soon as possible during office hours.
Academic Support Center: The Academic Support Center’s mission is to aid students in their
transition to college life and help them achieve individual academic success culminating into
graduation. Services are free to students and include academic advising, L.E.A.D program guidance,
mandatory study program, math and writing labs, subject area tutoring, and supplemental
instruction. For more information or assistance, contact 843-953-5305 or ascenter@citadel.edu
2. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to AERO450, AFROTC Detachment 765’s Leadership Laboratory (abbreviated as
LLAB, and usually called “Lead Lab”). The main focus of the POC Leadership Laboratory
program is to provide “Juniors” or Intermediate Cadet Leaders (ICL) cadets returning from field
training sufficient opportunities to demonstrate and develop the leadership and management
skills needed to successfully function as active duty officers. For Senior Cadet Leaders (SCL) it
is designed to provide cadets to be commissioned additional opportunities to demonstrate and
develop the leadership and management skills needed to successfully function as an active duty
officer and to adequately prepare them to transition from the ROTC environment to active duty.
a. You will be assigned to positions of leadership and responsibility in the cadet wing to
meet the objectives of the LLAB training program. These jobs will require you to plan,
organize, direct, coordinate, and control. LLAB objectives that will be covered this year are
listed in Attachment 1.
b. A note about FTP cadet training: Field Training will require unique military decorum
rules such as squaring corners, coming to attention with heels to the wall, and using the
seven basic responses. However, for training purposes these requirements will only be
required of FTP cadets during LLAB hours (at the discretion of the flight commander) and
will not be used outside of these hours.
3. HOW TO SUCCEED IN LLAB:
You are expected to be actively engaged in your leadership development at Detachment 765. The
following behaviors are encouraged and expected for a passing grade in AERO450:
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Show commitment to the (Air Force) Cadet Honor Code:
“We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.”
Strive for outstanding performance, have a positive attitude, and excellent military
bearing and appearance.
Practice effective time management and consistently meet suspenses established by
the detachment staff.
Attend all ROTC events… LLAB, PT, and ROTC Training Weekends.
Go above and beyond in your cadet duties.
Show no indifference to military training.
4. CLASS TIMES
During the semester you are expected to attend all scheduled Professional Military Training
(PMT) sessions, which include LLAB, PT, and ROTC training weekends. For cadets on contract
it is mandatory that you attend all scheduled PMT sessions. If you are unable to attend regularly
scheduled PMT sessions you must attend the make-up sessions as scheduled. Typical PMT
sessions include LLAB, PT, and ROTC weekends.
a. Primary LLAB: Thursdays from 1600 – 1800 hrs
b. Makeup LLAB: Mondays from 1200 – 1250 hrs held in AS100 classroom
c. PT: Mondays from 1600 – 1700 and Wednesdays from 0540 – 0640 hrs; formation in
front of the F-4 static display on Summerall Field
d. ROTC Training Weekends: 17-20 Sep and 13-15 Nov
5. CADET RESPONSIBILITIES
Each cadet is part of the Air Force training organization where we accomplish, on a regular
basis, practical military training. As a participant in the Air Force ROTC program, you are
expected to adhere to both Air Force and Air Force ROTC standards. This applies to personal
appearance and grooming (AFI 36-2903 Air Force Dress & Appearance Standards), rendering
proper customs and courtesies, and acting in a professional manner.
a. ENROLLMENT
You must be enrolled in AERO450-01 or AERO450-02 to receive credit for LLAB.
AERO450-02 is reserved for makeup LLAB cadets who can’t attend regular LLAB on
Thursday afternoons. To enroll in either class, meet with your academic advisor to do so
online through the Lesesne Gateway.
b. GRADING
LLAB is graded on a PASS/FAIL system and will not affect your course grade in Aerospace
Studies classes. In accordance with AFROTCI 36-2011 and AFROTCI 36-2010, each cadet
must satisfy three requirements to receive a passing grade: (1) adhere to the attendance
requirements mentioned below, (2) attempt the physical fitness assessment (PFA), (3) not
show indifference to military training. You must pass LLAB to remain in AFROTC and to
be eligible for an Air Force officer commission.
c. ATTENDANCE
There are a total of 12 LLABs and 18 PT sessions this semester. The expectation is 100%
attendance at all LLABs activities and PT sessions. At a minimum, you must attend at least
80% of PMT activities to pass LLAB, which means attending no fewer than 10 LLABs, 14
PT sessions, and both ROTC training weekends. Attendance will be taken at all regularly
scheduled and make-up PMT sessions. It is your responsibility to ensure that your presence
is accounted for and that as flight commanders you properly account for those cadets in your
flight. If you fail to meet the required 80% attendance minimum, you will be
dismissed/disenrolled from the AFROTC program.
Total Meetings
12
18
80% Attendance to Pass AERO450
Attend at least 10 LLABs
Attend at least 14 PT sessions
LLABs & Makeup LLABs
Mon/Wed PT Sessions
d. FITNESS:
You will be required to attempt the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) this
semester in order to pass AERO450. This test includes a body composition component
(height/weight and waist tape measurements) and 3 muscular/cardio fitness components
(pushups in 1 minute, situps in 1 minute, and a 1.5 mile run). You are expected to maintain
all physical fitness and height/weight standards to remain in good standing in the program.
To view the minimum/maximum scores for the PFA, please visit:
http://www.afpc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-110804-054.pdf.
e. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & RELATIONSHIPS
As a member of the 765th AFROTC Cadet Wing you will be given a rank and position.
While holding any position in the cadet wing and military you are required to adhere to the
rules and regulations governing proper relationships with subordinates.
i. The supervisor – subordinate relationship is based on mutual respect. Cadets are
specifically forbidden from using their rank or position to take, or be perceived as taking,
undue advantage of subordinates; prohibited from maltreating each other, including
discrimination, sexual or other types of harassment, hazing, disrespectful treatment or
language, oppression, abusive initiations or rites of passage, physical discipline, or
deprivation of any right or privilege to which they are legally entitled as cadets or
students. A merit/demerit system will not be used within the cadet wing.
ii. Cadets in the cadet chain of command should refrain from engaging in social
relationships (dating), with other cadets within the chain of command. This behavior has
the potential to undermine discipline and morale in the cadet wing by creating a
perception of favoritism and potentially becoming an unprofessional relationship.
iii. Social Networking: Remember that you are representing the Air Force at all times.
Be aware of this in online engagements in the public domain through social
networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google +, Tumblr, Vine, etc. Be
smart about what you post!
f. TIMELINESS
It is your responsibility to attend all scheduled appointments. When you are scheduled to
meet with a staff member or a staff member makes an appointment for you, it is your duty to
ensure you arrive at the appointment on time (meaning 5 minutes early) or reschedule prior
to appointment time. Appointments may be made verbally, written, by email or any other
form of communication. I expect you to notify your cadet flight commander of your
absence before the event or shortly after if unable to do so prior.
g. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extracurricular activities outside of PMT and AS course work, unless otherwise stated by
the OFC, are strictly voluntary. Voluntary extracurricular activities include, but are not
limited to cadet wing booster club fundraising events, unit socials, and cadet clubs – Arnold
Air Society (AAS), Silver Wings (SW), and Civil Air Patrol (CAP). If cadets participate in
voluntary activities, extracurricular clubs or hazardous/dangerous activities, they do so as
university students, any injuries could result in loss of AFROTC status and benefits, and the
Air Force is not liable for medical care in any way. Cadet activities are not sponsored by
AFROTC or Detachment 765 unless there is a signed/approved OPORD from a Det 765
cadre member.
6. AFROTC is designed to develop the Air Force leaders of tomorrow. You are those leaders!
Your last two years as a POC member are the most important to develop and fine tune your
leadership and management skills. As the leadership for the cadet wing and role models for
General Military Course (GMC) members I expect you to set the standard and lead by example
this semester. The goal of LLAB is to prepare you to be an effective Air Force officer. Do not
forget “…you are always on parade…” and we are evaluating you at all times.
//SIGNED/cpd/23 Sep 2015//
CHRISTOPHER P. DOMMERT, Capt, USAF
Operations Flight Commander
Attachments:
1) LLAB Objectives
2) Fall LLAB & Makeup LLAB Schedule
3) Fall Regular & Makeup PT Schedule
4) Academic Freedom / Academic Integrity Definitions
Attachment 1: LLAB Objectives
(Excerpted from AFROTC T-508, Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) Curriculum Handbook; Cadet’s Guide to LLAB)
Attachment 2: Fall 2015 LLAB Schedule
DATE
Thurs, 3-Sep-15
Thursday LLAB Schedule
Welcome Back - Commander's
Call
DATE
Monday LLAB Schedule
Mon, 7-Sep-15
Welcome Back – CC Call
Thurs, 10-Sep-15
LLAB (Awards)
Mon, 14-Sep-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 17-Sep-15
LLAB (AF Birthday Celebration)
Mon, 21-Sep-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 24-Sep-15
LLAB
Mon, 28-Sep-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 1-Oct-15
LLAB
Mon, 5-Oct-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 8-Oct-15
LLAB
Mon, 12-Oct-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 15-Oct-15
NO LLAB - Midterm Exams
Mon, 19-Oct-15
NO LLAB - Midterms
Thurs, 22-Oct-15
LLAB
Mon, 26-Oct-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 29-Oct-15
LLAB
Mon, 2-Nov-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 5-Nov-15
LLAB
Mon, 9-Nov-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 12-Nov-15
LLAB
Mon, 16-Nov-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 19-Nov-15
LLAB
Mon, 23-Nov-15
NO LLAB – Fall Furlough
Thurs, 26-Nov-15
NO LLAB – Fall Furlough
Mon, 30-Nov-15
Makeup LLAB
Thurs, 3-Dec-15
Final LLAB & Change of Command
Mon, 7-Dec-15
Final LLAB
Attachment 3: Fall 2015 Physical Training Schedule
Date
Tues/Wed PT Schedule
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
No PT - SCCC PFT
No PT - SCCC PFT
PFA (GMC height/weight)
PFA (GMC pushups/situps/run)
PFA (POC height/weight)
PFA (POC pushups/situps/run)
PT
PT
No PT - Midterm Exams
No PT - Midterm Exams
No PT - Midterm Exams
No PT– Leadership Day
PT
PT
PT & Makeup PFA (GMC & POC)
PT & Makeup PFA (GMC & POC)
PT
PT
PT
PT
No PT - Fall Furlough
No PT - Fall Furlough
PT
PT
PT
Final PT Session
Final Exams 10-16 Dec
***NOTE: Semester PFA dates are highlighted, all cadets are required to attempt the PFA to pass AERO450
Attachment 4: Academic Freedom / Academic Integrity Definitions
Academic Freedom
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Instructors are entitled to:
o Full freedom in research and publication of results
o Freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject but should be careful not to introduce
into their teaching controversial matter that has no relation to their subject.
Due to unique nature of the USAF, even in the academic setting the military mission requires limits
on some types of expressions:
o In accordance with the UCMJ commissioned officers, OT’s, and cadets may not use
dishonoring words towards
o President or Vice President
o Congress
o SECDEF or SECAF
o Military members may not make dishonoring remarks about superiors
In the spirit of academic freedom, free speech, and intellectual honesty, students are encouraged to
research and debate relevant issues in a professional manner. Unreasonably offensive or irresponsible
statements by any student or speaker in any Air University forum will not be tolerated. This is not
meant to restrict discussions of controversial subjects; however, good judgment and discretion must
be a guiding standard. Statements made by individuals that are clearly designed to incite riots,
advocate overthrow of the government, encourage intellectual dishonesty or the capricious and
arbitrary disregard of standards of professional conduct, also fall under the category of unreasonably
irresponsible statements.
It is acceptable to say “a previous speaker” made a particular statement, but the speaker’s identity
may not be divulged without permission.
Academic Integrity
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Plagiarism
o The act of appropriating the literary composition of another, parts or passages of their
writings, or the ideas or language of the same, and intending to pass them off as the product
of one’s own mind.
Cheating
o The act of giving or receiving improper assistance such as, but not limited to, gaining
unauthorized access to faculty materials that have not been released for student use; copying
answers from another’s examination; using texts, notes, issue materials, or other references
not authorized for examinations or other assigned work; knowingly permitting another
student to copy one’s writing assignments, speech or briefing materials, or answers from an
examination paper; and collaborating with other persons on individual assignments except as
specifically authorized by the school.
Misrepresentation
o The act of making an assertion or omission to intentionally deceive or mislead.
Misrepresentation may be an oral or written statement that is misleading or deceiving and
meant to be so, for example, false reporting. A student may also commit misrepresentation by
omission, such as deliberately withholding material information. Students enrolled in a course
who previously took the same course (or a variant of it, for example, a nonresident version of
the same course) and attempt to resubmit research papers or other work in fulfillment of a
current school assignment, while disguising or failing to disclose the resubmission, would be
guilty of misrepresentation.